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High Wind Warning 4, NWS Caribou, ME
NWS Caribou, ME issued this high wind warning at Dec 9, 2023, 3:44 PM EST for Hancock County, Washington County, Maine. It took effect at Dec 11, 2023, 1:00 AM EST. It was in force for 13 hr. 52 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The counties it named, with what was reported inside it.
The facts
- Issued
- Dec 9, 2023, 3:44 PM EST (20:44 UTC)
- In effect from
- Dec 11, 2023, 1:00 AM EST
- Expired
- Dec 11, 2023, 2:24 PM EST
- In force
- 13 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Caribou, ME
Counties Hancock County, ME, Washington County, ME
The radar
The Caribou radar (KCBW), 142 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:45 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.
What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 11, 4:41 AM EST | FLOOD | 2 S Penobscot, ME | Southern Bay Road in Penobscot is closed. Flooded with several inches of standing and flowing water. |
| Dec 11, 4:41 AM EST | FLOOD | 2 Sw Penobscot, ME | Dunbar Road is closed in Penobscot for several inches of standing water. |
| Dec 11, 4:41 AM EST | FLOOD | 2 Wnw Penobscot, ME | New Road is flooded in Penobscot with a few inches of standing and flowing water. |
| Dec 11, 6:08 AM EST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 3 Nnw Blue Hill, ME | Photos and video via social media showing a large tree down blocking Pleasant St in Blue Hill. |
| Dec 11, 6:44 AM EST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 4 Wsw Somesville, ME | Report via social media of a tree down blocking all of Pretty Marsh Road just past Indian Point Road. |
| Dec 11, 7:18 AM EST | RAIN 2.75 | 1 Ese Meddybemps, ME | |
| Dec 11, 7:20 AM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 39 | 2 Ene Lamoine, ME | Mesonet station FW3015 Lamoine. |
| Dec 11, 8:00 AM EST | RAIN 3 | Meddybemps, ME | |
| Dec 11, 8:23 AM EST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | Gouldsboro, ME | 911 reports a Large Tree down partially blocking Route 1 in Gouldsboro. |
| Dec 11, 9:00 AM EST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | Calais, ME | Numerous reports of trees down between Calais and Jonesboro, mainly along the Route 1 corridor. |
| Dec 11, 9:11 AM EST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | Sedgwick, ME | Tree down blocking S bound lane of Reach Rd. |
| Dec 11, 9:11 AM EST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | Sedgwick, ME | Tree down blocking S bound lane of Reach Road. |
| Dec 11, 9:13 AM EST | FLOOD | 1 Ene Franklin, ME | Several reports of flooded roads in Franklin. |
| Dec 11, 9:16 AM EST | FLOOD | 3 Ene Castine, ME | Collapsed culvert with road washing away. Road is flooded. |
| Dec 11, 9:50 AM EST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 2 Ne Franklin, ME | Large tree down blocking Blackwoods Rd. |
| Dec 11, 9:50 AM EST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 2 Ne Franklin, ME | Large tree down blocking Blackwoods Road. |
| Dec 11, 10:15 AM EST | FLOOD | Ellsworth, ME | Flooded roadways and parking lots. Several inches of water reported on social media. |
| Dec 11, 10:19 AM EST | FLOOD | Ellsworth, ME | Reports of several inches of water over the road on social media. |
| Dec 11, 10:26 AM EST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 2 W Harrington, ME | Tree down blocking E bound lanes of Route 1. |
| Dec 11, 10:26 AM EST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 2 W Harrington, ME | Tree down blocking E bound lanes of Rte 1. |
| Dec 11, 10:28 AM EST | FLOOD | 3 Wsw Franklin, ME | Road washout. |
| Dec 11, 10:30 AM EST | FLOOD | 2 Nw Ellsworth, ME | Video from Social Media showing flooding of a few inches of Christian Ridge Road at the Bridge near the Route 1A intersection. Road remains passable with water rising rapidly. |
| Dec 11, 10:38 AM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 46 | 1 E Meddybemps, ME | The highest wind gust was observed at 10:38 am this morning. |
| Dec 11, 10:40 AM EST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 1 Wnw Bar Harbor, ME | Road closed due to tree down on powerlines. |
| Dec 11, 10:42 AM EST | FLOOD | 2 Nw Lamoine, ME | Jordan River Road in Lamoine is being closed due to flooding. |
| Dec 11, 11:00 AM EST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 1 Sse Northfield, ME | Tree on wires partially blocking Route 192 in the area of Guptill Road. |
| Dec 11, 11:26 AM EST | FLOOD | 2 Nw Ellsworth, ME | Water covering roadway. Report from social media. |
| Dec 11, 11:26 AM EST | FLOOD | 3 Wnw Ellsworth, ME | Delayed report via social media. Several washed out shoulders. Red Bridge Road closed due to complete flooding in one section. |
| Dec 11, 11:27 AM EST | FLOOD | 1 Ne Ellsworth, ME | Corrects time on previous flood report from 1 NE Ellsworth. Photos on Social Media of flooding on Carlisle Street. |
| Dec 11, 11:27 AM EST | FLOOD | 1 Ne Ellsworth, ME | Photos on Social Media of flooding on Carlisle Street. |
| Dec 11, 11:27 AM EST | FLOOD | 1 S Ellsworth, ME | Water covering roadway. Report from social media. |
| Dec 11, 11:27 AM EST | FLOOD | 2 Nw Ellsworth, ME | Delayed Report. Shore Road closed due to flooding. |
| Dec 11, 11:32 AM EST | FLOOD | Alexander, ME | Tree down on wires. |
| Dec 11, 11:32 AM EST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | Alexander, ME | Corrects event type for previous flood report from Alexander. Tree down on wires. |
| Dec 11, 11:32 AM EST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | Alexander, ME | Tree down on wires. |
| Dec 11, 11:35 AM EST | FLOOD | 1 Ne Ellsworth, ME | Delayed Report. Photos via Social Media showed Carlisle Street impassable with 8-14 inches of standing water. |
| Dec 11, 11:47 AM EST | RAIN 1.2 | 2 Nnw Milbridge, ME | |
| Dec 11, 11:52 AM EST | FLOOD | Deblois, ME | Road washed out. |
| Dec 11, 12:00 PM EST | RAIN 3.6 | Machias, ME | Storm total so far. |
| Dec 11, 12:04 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 6 Ene Charlotte, ME | Large tree across road. Location estimated. Report from social media. |
| Dec 11, 12:47 PM EST | FLOOD | 6 Nne Ellsworth, ME | Update to previous flood report from 6 SSW Waltham. One lane of Route 179 in Fletchers Landing Township near Windemere Way is closed due to washout. Previous report: Water rushing over roadway and undermining road. Video from social media. |
| Dec 11, 12:47 PM EST | FLOOD | 6 Ssw Waltham, ME | Water rushing over roadway and undermining road. Video from social media. |
| Dec 11, 12:53 PM EST | RAIN 3.67 | Lamoine, ME | Report from social media. |
| Dec 11, 12:54 PM EST | RAIN 3.77 | Princeton, ME | Report from social media. |
| Dec 11, 1:18 PM EST | RAIN 2.29 | 2 Nnw Milbridge, ME | |
| Dec 11, 1:24 PM EST | RAIN 3.5 | Ellsworth, ME | |
| Dec 11, 1:27 PM EST | RAIN 4.04 | Alexander, ME | Report from social media. |
| Dec 11, 2:00 PM EST | RAIN 1.54 | Seawall, ME | Storm total rainfall. |
| Dec 11, 2:02 PM EST | FLOOD | 1 S Franklin, ME | Socila Media report. Culvert failed. Road washed out. |
| Dec 11, 2:29 PM EST | RAIN 3.31 | 8 Ne Charlotte, ME | Storm total precip. |
| Dec 11, 2:31 PM EST | FLOOD | 3 W Forest City, ME | Spotter posted video on Social Media of flooding on Greenland Cove Road. |
| Dec 11, 2:34 PM EST | FLOOD | 5 Nnw Ellsworth, ME | Road washout. |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The nearest sounding before it
Gray, ME (KGYX), launched 12:00Z, 8.7 hours before the alert went out and 205 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 471 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 42 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 297 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 315 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
561 WWUS71 KCAR 092044 NPWCAR URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Caribou ME 344 PM EST Sat Dec 9 2023 MEZ029-030-101000- /O.UPG.KCAR.HW.A.0003.231211T0600Z-231212T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KCAR.HW.W.0004.231211T0600Z-231212T0000Z/ Coastal Hancock-Coastal Washington- Including the cities of Ellsworth, Bar Harbor, Bucksport, Orland, Castine, Eastport, Perry, Machias, and Cherryfield 344 PM EST Sat Dec 9 2023 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 7 PM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...South winds 30 to 50 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected. * WHERE...Coastal Hancock and Coastal Washington Counties. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 7 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and powerlines. Numerous to widespread power outages are likely. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds will be from the Monday morning commute into mid afternoon. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ MEZ006-011-015>017-032-101000- /O.CON.KCAR.HW.A.0003.231211T0600Z-231212T0000Z/ Southeast Aroostook-Central Penobscot-Southern Penobscot- Interior Hancock-Central Washington-Northern Washington- Including the cities of Houlton, Hodgdon, Sherman, Smyrna Mills, Lincoln, Howland, Springfield, Bangor, Brewer, Orono, Old Town, Amherst, Aurora, Dedham, Eastbrook, Great Pond, Calais, Grand Lake Stream, Wesley, Princeton, Danforth, Vanceboro, and Topsfield 344 PM EST Sat Dec 9 2023 ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... * WHAT...South winds 25 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible especially in interior Downeast. * WHERE...Southeast Aroostook, Central Penobscot, Southern Penobscot, Interior Hancock, Central Washington and Northern Washington Counties. * WHEN...From late Sunday night through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Scattered power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds will be from the Monday morning commute into mid afternoon. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds. && $$ Sinko
12 follow-up statements
450 WWUS71 KCAR 092327 NPWCAR URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Caribou ME 627 PM EST Sat Dec 9 2023 MEZ029-030-100730- /O.CON.KCAR.HW.W.0004.231211T0600Z-231212T0000Z/ Coastal Hancock-Coastal Washington- Including the cities of Ellsworth, Bar Harbor, Bucksport, Orland, Castine, Eastport, Perry, Machias, and Cherryfield 627 PM EST Sat Dec 9 2023 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 7 PM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...South winds 30 to 50 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected. * WHERE...Coastal Hancock and Coastal Washington Counties. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 7 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and powerlines. Numerous to widespread power outages are likely. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ MEZ006-011-015>017-032-100730- /O.CON.KCAR.HW.A.0003.231211T0600Z-231212T0000Z/ Southeast Aroostook-Central Penobscot-Southern Penobscot- Interior Hancock-Central Washington-Northern Washington- Including the cities of Houlton, Hodgdon, Sherman, Smyrna Mills, Lincoln, Howland, Springfield, Bangor, Brewer, Orono, Old Town, Amherst, Aurora, Dedham, Eastbrook, Great Pond, Calais, Grand Lake Stream, Wesley, Princeton, Danforth, Vanceboro, and Topsfield 627 PM EST Sat Dec 9 2023 ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... * WHAT...South winds 25 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible especially in interior Downeast and across higher terrain. * WHERE...Southeast Aroostook, Central Penobscot, Southern Penobscot, Interior Hancock, Central Washington and Northern Washington Counties. * WHEN...From late Sunday night through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Scattered power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds. && $$
262 WWUS71 KCAR 100206 NPWCAR URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Caribou ME 906 PM EST Sat Dec 9 2023 MEZ029-030-101015- /O.CON.KCAR.HW.W.0004.231211T0600Z-231212T0000Z/ Coastal Hancock-Coastal Washington- Including the cities of Ellsworth, Bar Harbor, Bucksport, Orland, Castine, Eastport, Perry, Machias, and Cherryfield 906 PM EST Sat Dec 9 2023 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 7 PM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...South winds 30 to 50 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected. * WHERE...Coastal Hancock and Coastal Washington Counties. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 7 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and powerlines. Numerous to widespread power outages are likely. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ MEZ006-011-015>017-032-101015- /O.CON.KCAR.HW.A.0003.231211T0600Z-231212T0000Z/ Southeast Aroostook-Central Penobscot-Southern Penobscot- Interior Hancock-Central Washington-Northern Washington- Including the cities of Houlton, Hodgdon, Sherman, Smyrna Mills, Lincoln, Howland, Springfield, Bangor, Brewer, Orono, Old Town, Amherst, Aurora, Dedham, Eastbrook, Great Pond, Calais, Grand Lake Stream, Wesley, Princeton, Danforth, Vanceboro, and Topsfield 906 PM EST Sat Dec 9 2023 ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... * WHAT...South winds 25 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible especially across interior Downeast and across higher terrain. * WHERE...Southeast Aroostook, Central Penobscot, Southern Penobscot, Interior Hancock, Central Washington and Northern Washington Counties. * WHEN...From late Sunday night through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Scattered power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds. && $$ CB
979 WWUS71 KCAR 100753 NPWCAR URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Caribou ME 253 AM EST Sun Dec 10 2023 MEZ016-017-032-102300- /O.UPG.KCAR.HW.A.0003.231211T0600Z-231212T0000Z/ /O.EXA.KCAR.HW.W.0004.231211T0600Z-231212T0000Z/ Interior Hancock-Central Washington-Northern Washington- Including the cities of Amherst, Aurora, Dedham, Eastbrook, Great Pond, Calais, Grand Lake Stream, Wesley, Princeton, Danforth, Vanceboro, and Topsfield 253 AM EST Sun Dec 10 2023 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 7 PM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Interior Hancock, Central Washington and Northern Washington Counties. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 7 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and powerlines. Numerous to widespread power outages are likely. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ MEZ029-030-102300- /O.CON.KCAR.HW.W.0004.231211T0600Z-231212T0000Z/ Coastal Hancock-Coastal Washington- Including the cities of Ellsworth, Bar Harbor, Bucksport, Orland, Castine, Eastport, Perry, Machias, and Cherryfield 253 AM EST Sun Dec 10 2023 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 7 PM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...South winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected. * WHERE...Coastal Hancock and Coastal Washington Counties. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 7 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and powerlines. Numerous to widespread power outages are likely. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ MEZ006-011-015-102300- /O.UPG.KCAR.HW.A.0003.231211T0600Z-231212T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KCAR.WI.Y.0009.231211T0600Z-231212T0000Z/ Southeast Aroostook-Central Penobscot-Southern Penobscot- Including the cities of Houlton, Hodgdon, Sherman, Smyrna Mills, Lincoln, Howland, Springfield, Bangor, Brewer, Orono, and Old Town 253 AM EST Sun Dec 10 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 7 PM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...South winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected...mainly along and east of I-95. * WHERE...Southeast Aroostook, Central Penobscot and Southern Penobscot Counties. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 7 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down limbs, trees, and powerlines. Isolated to scattered power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$
127 WWUS71 KCAR 100812 NPWCAR URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Caribou ME 312 AM EST Sun Dec 10 2023 MEZ016-017-029-030-032-102315- /O.CON.KCAR.HW.W.0004.231211T0600Z-231212T0000Z/ Interior Hancock-Central Washington-Coastal Hancock- Coastal Washington-Northern Washington- Including the cities of Amherst, Aurora, Dedham, Eastbrook, Great Pond, Calais, Grand Lake Stream, Wesley, Princeton, Ellsworth, Bar Harbor, Bucksport, Orland, Castine, Eastport, Perry, Machias, Cherryfield, Danforth, Vanceboro, and Topsfield 312 AM EST Sun Dec 10 2023 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 7 PM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...South winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected...except gusts up to 70 mph along the coast. * WHERE...Interior Hancock, Central Washington, Coastal Hancock, Coastal Washington and Northern Washington Counties. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 7 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and powerlines. Numerous to widespread power outages are likely. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ MEZ006-011-015-102315- /O.CON.KCAR.WI.Y.0009.231211T0600Z-231212T0000Z/ Southeast Aroostook-Central Penobscot-Southern Penobscot- Including the cities of Houlton, Hodgdon, Sherman, Smyrna Mills, Lincoln, Howland, Springfield, Bangor, Brewer, Orono, and Old Town 312 AM EST Sun Dec 10 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 7 PM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected...mainly along and east of I-95. * WHERE...Southeast Aroostook, Central Penobscot and Southern Penobscot Counties. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 7 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down limbs, trees, and powerlines. Isolated to scattered power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$
014 WWUS71 KCAR 100903 NPWCAR URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Caribou ME 403 AM EST Sun Dec 10 2023 MEZ016-017-029-030-032-101715- /O.CON.KCAR.HW.W.0004.231211T0600Z-231212T0000Z/ Interior Hancock-Central Washington-Coastal Hancock- Coastal Washington-Northern Washington- Including the cities of Amherst, Aurora, Dedham, Eastbrook, Great Pond, Calais, Grand Lake Stream, Wesley, Princeton, Ellsworth, Bar Harbor, Bucksport, Orland, Castine, Eastport, Perry, Machias, Cherryfield, Danforth, Vanceboro, and Topsfield 403 AM EST Sun Dec 10 2023 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 7 PM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...South winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected...except gusts up to 70 mph along the coast. * WHERE...Interior Hancock, Central Washington, Coastal Hancock, Coastal Washington and Northern Washington Counties. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 7 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and powerlines. Numerous to widespread power outages are likely. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ MEZ006-101715- /O.NEW.KCAR.FG.Y.0037.231210T0903Z-231210T1400Z/ /O.CON.KCAR.WI.Y.0009.231211T0600Z-231212T0000Z/ Southeast Aroostook- Including the cities of Houlton, Hodgdon, Sherman, and Smyrna Mills 403 AM EST Sun Dec 10 2023 ...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST THIS MORNING... ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 7 PM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. For the Wind Advisory, south winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Southeast Aroostook County. * WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 9 AM EST this morning. For the Wind Advisory, from 1 AM to 7 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and isolated power outages may result. Hazardous driving conditions due to low visibility this morning. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you. && $$ MEZ001>005-010-101400- /O.NEW.KCAR.FG.Y.0037.231210T0903Z-231210T1400Z/ Northwest Aroostook-Northeast Aroostook-Northern Somerset- Northern Piscataquis-Northern Penobscot-Central Piscataquis- Including the cities of Allagash, Clayton Lake, Madawaska, Fort Kent, Frenchville, Presque Isle, Caribou, Van Buren, Mars Hill, Ashland, Baker Lake, Billy-Jack Depot, Baxter St Park, Chamberlain Lake, Churchill Dam, Mount Katahdin, Millinocket, East Millinocket, Patten, Medway, Greenville, Monson, and Blanchard 403 AM EST Sun Dec 10 2023 ...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. * WHERE...Northwest Aroostook, Northeast Aroostook, Northern Somerset, Northern Piscataquis, Northern Penobscot and Central Piscataquis Counties. * WHEN...Until 9 AM EST this morning. * IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to low visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you. && $$ MEZ011-015-101715- /O.CON.KCAR.WI.Y.0009.231211T0600Z-231212T0000Z/ Central Penobscot-Southern Penobscot- Including the cities of Lincoln, Howland, Springfield, Bangor, Brewer, Orono, and Old Town 403 AM EST Sun Dec 10 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 7 PM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected...mainly along and east of I-95. * WHERE...Central Penobscot and Southern Penobscot Counties. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 7 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$
569 WWUS71 KCAR 101338 NPWCAR URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Caribou ME 838 AM EST Sun Dec 10 2023 MEZ016-017-029-030-032-102145- /O.CON.KCAR.HW.W.0004.231211T0600Z-231212T0000Z/ Interior Hancock-Central Washington-Coastal Hancock- Coastal Washington-Northern Washington- Including the cities of Amherst, Aurora, Dedham, Eastbrook, Great Pond, Calais, Grand Lake Stream, Wesley, Princeton, Ellsworth, Bar Harbor, Bucksport, Orland, Castine, Eastport, Perry, Machias, Cherryfield, Danforth, Vanceboro, and Topsfield 838 AM EST Sun Dec 10 2023 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 7 PM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...South winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected...except gusts up to 75 mph along the coast. * WHERE...Interior Hancock, Central Washington, Coastal Hancock, Coastal Washington and Northern Washington Counties. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 7 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and powerlines. Numerous to widespread power outages are likely. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ MEZ006-102145- /O.EXT.KCAR.FG.Y.0037.000000T0000Z-231210T1600Z/ /O.CON.KCAR.WI.Y.0009.231211T0600Z-231212T0000Z/ Southeast Aroostook- Including the cities of Houlton, Hodgdon, Sherman, and Smyrna Mills 838 AM EST Sun Dec 10 2023 ...DENSE FOG ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST THIS MORNING... ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 7 PM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. For the Wind Advisory, north winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Southeast Aroostook County. * WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 11 AM EST this morning. For the Wind Advisory, from 1 AM to 7 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and isolated power outages may result. Hazardous driving conditions due to low visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you. && $$ MEZ001>005-010-101600- /O.EXT.KCAR.FG.Y.0037.000000T0000Z-231210T1600Z/ Northwest Aroostook-Northeast Aroostook-Northern Somerset- Northern Piscataquis-Northern Penobscot-Central Piscataquis- Including the cities of Allagash, Clayton Lake, Madawaska, Fort Kent, Frenchville, Presque Isle, Caribou, Van Buren, Mars Hill, Ashland, Baker Lake, Billy-Jack Depot, Baxter St Park, Chamberlain Lake, Churchill Dam, Mount Katahdin, Millinocket, East Millinocket, Patten, Medway, Greenville, Monson, and Blanchard 838 AM EST Sun Dec 10 2023 ...DENSE FOG ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. * WHERE...Northwest Aroostook, Northeast Aroostook, Northern Somerset, Northern Piscataquis, Northern Penobscot and Central Piscataquis Counties. * WHEN...Until 11 AM EST this morning. * IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to low visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you. && $$ MEZ011-015-102145- /O.CON.KCAR.WI.Y.0009.231211T0600Z-231212T0000Z/ Central Penobscot-Southern Penobscot- Including the cities of Lincoln, Howland, Springfield, Bangor, Brewer, Orono, and Old Town 838 AM EST Sun Dec 10 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 7 PM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected...mainly along and east of I-95. * WHERE...Central Penobscot and Southern Penobscot Counties. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 7 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ Sinko
557 WWUS71 KCAR 101621 NPWCAR URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Caribou ME 1121 AM EST Sun Dec 10 2023 MEZ006-110030- /O.EXP.KCAR.FG.Y.0037.000000T0000Z-231210T1600Z/ /O.CON.KCAR.WI.Y.0009.231211T0600Z-231212T0000Z/ Southeast Aroostook- Including the cities of Houlton, Hodgdon, Sherman, and Smyrna Mills 1121 AM EST Sun Dec 10 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 7 PM EST MONDAY... ...DENSE FOG ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED... * WHAT...North winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Southeast Aroostook County. * WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 11 AM EST this morning. For the Wind Advisory, from 1 AM to 7 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and isolated power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ MEZ001>005-010-101730- /O.EXP.KCAR.FG.Y.0037.000000T0000Z-231210T1600Z/ Northwest Aroostook-Northeast Aroostook-Northern Somerset- Northern Piscataquis-Northern Penobscot-Central Piscataquis- Including the cities of Allagash, Clayton Lake, Madawaska, Fort Kent, Frenchville, Presque Isle, Caribou, Van Buren, Mars Hill, Ashland, Baker Lake, Billy-Jack Depot, Baxter St Park, Chamberlain Lake, Churchill Dam, Mount Katahdin, Millinocket, East Millinocket, Patten, Medway, Greenville, Monson, and Blanchard 1121 AM EST Sun Dec 10 2023 ...DENSE FOG ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED... $$ MEZ016-017-029-030-032-110030- /O.CON.KCAR.HW.W.0004.231211T0600Z-231212T0000Z/ Interior Hancock-Central Washington-Coastal Hancock- Coastal Washington-Northern Washington- Including the cities of Amherst, Aurora, Dedham, Eastbrook, Great Pond, Calais, Grand Lake Stream, Wesley, Princeton, Ellsworth, Bar Harbor, Bucksport, Orland, Castine, Eastport, Perry, Machias, Cherryfield, Danforth, Vanceboro, and Topsfield 1121 AM EST Sun Dec 10 2023 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 7 PM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...South winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected...except gusts up to 75 mph along the coast. * WHERE...Interior Hancock, Central Washington, Coastal Hancock, Coastal Washington and Northern Washington Counties. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 7 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and powerlines. Numerous to widespread power outages are likely. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ MEZ011-015-110030- /O.CON.KCAR.WI.Y.0009.231211T0600Z-231212T0000Z/ Central Penobscot-Southern Penobscot- Including the cities of Lincoln, Howland, Springfield, Bangor, Brewer, Orono, and Old Town 1121 AM EST Sun Dec 10 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 7 PM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected...mainly along and east of I-95. * WHERE...Central Penobscot and Southern Penobscot Counties. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 7 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$
669 WWUS71 KCAR 102001 NPWCAR URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Caribou ME 301 PM EST Sun Dec 10 2023 MEZ016-017-029-030-032-111000- /O.CON.KCAR.HW.W.0004.231211T0600Z-231212T0000Z/ Interior Hancock-Central Washington-Coastal Hancock- Coastal Washington-Northern Washington- Including the cities of Amherst, Aurora, Dedham, Eastbrook, Great Pond, Calais, Grand Lake Stream, Wesley, Princeton, Ellsworth, Bar Harbor, Bucksport, Orland, Castine, Eastport, Perry, Machias, Cherryfield, Danforth, Vanceboro, and Topsfield 301 PM EST Sun Dec 10 2023 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 7 PM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected...except gusts up to 70 mph along the coast. * WHERE...Interior Hancock, Central Washington, Coastal Hancock, Coastal Washington and Northern Washington Counties. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 7 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and powerlines. Numerous to widespread power outages are likely. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ MEZ006-011-015-111000- /O.CON.KCAR.WI.Y.0009.231211T0600Z-231212T0000Z/ Southeast Aroostook-Central Penobscot-Southern Penobscot- Including the cities of Houlton, Hodgdon, Sherman, Smyrna Mills, Lincoln, Howland, Springfield, Bangor, Brewer, Orono, and Old Town 301 PM EST Sun Dec 10 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 7 PM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected...mainly southeast of I-95. * WHERE...Southeast Aroostook, Central Penobscot and Southern Penobscot Counties. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 7 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down limbs, trees, and powerlines. Isolated to scattered power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ Sinko
799 WWUS71 KCAR 110841 NPWCAR URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Caribou ME 341 AM EST Mon Dec 11 2023 MEZ016-032-111700- /O.CAN.KCAR.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-231212T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KCAR.WI.Y.0010.231211T0841Z-231212T0000Z/ Interior Hancock-Northern Washington- Including the cities of Amherst, Aurora, Dedham, Eastbrook, Great Pond, Danforth, Vanceboro, and Topsfield 341 AM EST Mon Dec 11 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING... ...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Southwest winds 5 to 15 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * WHERE...Interior Hancock and Northern Washington Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and isolated power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ MEZ006-011-015-110945- /O.CAN.KCAR.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-231212T0000Z/ Southeast Aroostook-Central Penobscot-Southern Penobscot- Including the cities of Houlton, Hodgdon, Sherman, Smyrna Mills, Lincoln, Howland, Springfield, Bangor, Brewer, Orono, and Old Town 341 AM EST Mon Dec 11 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... Strong southerly winds are no longer forecast for the area thus the wind advisory has been cancelled. $$ MEZ017-029-030-111700- /O.CON.KCAR.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-231212T0000Z/ Central Washington-Coastal Hancock-Coastal Washington- Including the cities of Calais, Grand Lake Stream, Wesley, Princeton, Ellsworth, Bar Harbor, Bucksport, Orland, Castine, Eastport, Perry, Machias, and Cherryfield 341 AM EST Mon Dec 11 2023 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph, except between 65 to 70 mph over the higher terrain on the coast. * WHERE...Central Washington, Coastal Hancock and Coastal Washington Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$
658 WWUS71 KCAR 111134 NPWCAR URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Caribou ME 634 AM EST Mon Dec 11 2023 MEZ016-032-111245- /O.CAN.KCAR.WI.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-231212T0000Z/ Interior Hancock-Northern Washington- Including the cities of Amherst, Aurora, Dedham, Eastbrook, Great Pond, Danforth, Vanceboro, and Topsfield 634 AM EST Mon Dec 11 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... Strong southerly winds are no longer forecast for the area thus the wind advisory has been cancelled. $$ MEZ017-029-030-111945- /O.CON.KCAR.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-231212T0000Z/ Central Washington-Coastal Hancock-Coastal Washington- Including the cities of Calais, Grand Lake Stream, Wesley, Princeton, Ellsworth, Bar Harbor, Bucksport, Orland, Castine, Eastport, Perry, Machias, and Cherryfield 634 AM EST Mon Dec 11 2023 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph, except between 65 to 70 mph over the higher terrain on the coast. * WHERE...Central Washington, Coastal Hancock and Coastal Washington Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$
935 WWUS71 KCAR 111438 NPWCAR URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Caribou ME 938 AM EST Mon Dec 11 2023 MEZ017-029-030-112245- /O.CON.KCAR.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-231212T0000Z/ Central Washington-Coastal Hancock-Coastal Washington- Including the cities of Calais, Grand Lake Stream, Wesley, Princeton, Ellsworth, Bar Harbor, Bucksport, Orland, Castine, Eastport, Perry, Machias, and Cherryfield 938 AM EST Mon Dec 11 2023 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * WHERE...Central Washington, Coastal Hancock and Coastal Washington Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ Sinko
041 WWUS71 KCAR 111924 NPWCAR URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Caribou ME 224 PM EST Mon Dec 11 2023 MEZ017-029-030-112030- /O.CAN.KCAR.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-231212T0000Z/ Central Washington-Coastal Hancock-Coastal Washington- Including the cities of Calais, Grand Lake Stream, Wesley, Princeton, Ellsworth, Bar Harbor, Bucksport, Orland, Castine, Eastport, Perry, Machias, and Cherryfield 224 PM EST Mon Dec 11 2023 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED... $$
What forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this high wind warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS Caribou, ME wrote its last area forecast discussion before this high wind warning went out at Dec 9, 1:28 PM EST, 2 hours 16 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Dec 9, 1:28 PM EST, 2 hours 16 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Caribou ME
128 PM EST Sat Dec 9 2023
.SYNOPSIS...
A warm front approaches today and crosses the region tonight.
Intensifying low pressure tracks across Maine Monday and will
draw a cold front across the region Monday evening. High
pressure builds Monday night into Tuesday. A cold front moves
through Wednesday.
&&
.NEAR TERM /THROUGH TONIGHT/...
115pm update...Low clouds are spreading eastward and lowering
today through tonight. Fog, freezing drizzle and drizzle
remain the primary concerns for this afternoon, tonight and
Sunday. Freezing drizzle is ongoing in Piscataquis, Penobscot
and southern Aroostook counties. Fog has already developed in
higher terrain. Have made some adjustments to the distribution
and timing of the fog, freezing drizzle and drizzle through the
period.
Also expanded the Flood Watch based on latest trends and
guidance.
Previous Discussion...
Although the weather is relatively quiet today and tonight
compared to what's coming, there are still some concerns...one
being freezing drizzle later today and this evening, and two
being fog tonight.
Today...
Highs clouds are increasing from the west early this morning.
Chilly start to the day with lows ranging from around 10 below
to 15 above. Pretty good inversion with hills warmer than
valleys. Lower cloud deck is still back in far Western Maine,
but this will be progressing NE toward us, moving into western
portions of the area later this morning and into far Eastern
Maine this afternoon. As clouds thicken and lower, there is the
concern for freezing drizzle, as there will be no cloud ice in
the fairly shallow moisture layer, and surface temperatures will
be remaining below freezing inland in a shallow cold layer. Best
threat for freezing drizzle this afternoon appears to be along
the Central Highlands including areas like Greenville, Dover-
Foxcroft, and Millinocket, where the terrain may help squeeze
out the little bit of moisture into some drizzle. Drizzle or
freezing drizzle is possible throughout the whole area though.
Not enough confidence in impacts though to issue any advisories.
Can't rule out a brief period of freezing drizzle in the Bangor
region early to mid afternoon before temperatures sneak above
freezing late afternoon or early evening as warm advection
continues. Coast should be warm enough for just drizzle. Went on
the cool side of guidance for temperatures today, as southerly
push is not strong enough to really erode the cold air at the
surface, and there will be weak cold air damming along/SE of the
mountains.
Tonight...
Warm advection continues from the SW tonight, and temperatures
will slowly rise through the night. Could still be some freezing
drizzle in the mainly in the evening north of Bangor. By dawn
Sunday, expect all areas to be above freezing, with just
drizzle. Fog is the other concern tonight, and a pretty big
concern as we have the perfect ingredients for widespread fog,
possibly dense. We have warm advection over a snowpack that will
be becoming increasingly wet due to temps sneaking above
freezing, and moist low levels with only a light south breeze.
Not enough confidence to issue a dense fog advisory this far in
advance, as it's always hard to tell whether visibility will be
a mile or two vs quarter mile or less.
&&
.SHORT TERM /SUNDAY THROUGH MONDAY NIGHT/...
Sunday morning will see longwave upr trof pushing east as H5 ridge
axis moves into Atlantic Canada. H5 trof remains pretty neutral as
it approaches the area. Area will be in warm sector during the day
Sunday and will likely see areas of fog and drizzle in the morning
hours before lift associated with approaching slow moving frontal
boundary gives way to stratiform rain by the afternoon hours. Fog
will remain over most of the region with temps and dwpts rising into
the 40s over a melting snowpack.
Latest guidance shows wave of lopres riding along the quasi-
stationary boundary Sun evening with pops increasing twd
categorical acrs wrn areas early in the evening. 00z guidance
has shifted ever so slightly to the west as have their
respective ensemble means. Sunday night features an axis of
heavy rain from about the Dover- Foxcroft area up through
Houlton with 12-hrly qpf amounts ranging between 1.5-1.75
inches, especially in upslope over the Central Highlands. River
ensemble forecasts indicate the Piscataquis River at Dover has a
38% chance of rising above minor flood stage Monday morning.
Regarding the wind potential, the low-level jet axis has shifted
further to the east and with stable layer at the surface the
most likely area to see any damaging wind gusts is also further
east into Washington County on Monday morning. Given the
considerable uncertainty and very low confidence have opted to
leave all headlines as is with Flood Watch for southern and
central Piscataquis County, the High Wind Watch in effect for
Southern Aroostook and points south with a Storm Watch remaining
in effect over all waters.
There is the potential with cold air moving into the northwest
Monday morning that moderate snow may fall over extreme northwest
areas. However, 00z NAM is much further to the west with track of
the sfc low on Monday and takes it along the ME/NH border and up
along the international border in the evening. Solutions from the
deterministic models range from warning snowfall over the northwest
from the GFS to potential for freezing rain with the NAM. All this
to say is that the 00z models have not made fcst any clearer with
this impactful system. Unfortunately the 06z NAM has moved the low
over to the other side of the state with up to 12-18" of snow across
the north and west.
Low departs into ern Canada Mon night with strong cold advection
leading to northwest winds gusting upwards of 30-35 mph at times
overnight. Snow showers continue on the backside acrs the north with
accumulations of up to one inch in the North Woods early. Temps will
drop blo frzg over most of the area by midnight. Any lingering water
on roadways likely to freeze leading to black ice overnight.
However, cannot say with any likelihood as winds may help dry roads
in the evening.
&&
.LONG TERM /TUESDAY THROUGH FRIDAY/...
Cold advection continues on Tuesday with nw winds continuing to gust
to near 30 mph in the morning before dropping in the aftn as high
pressure builds in from the west. Highs look to climb above frzg on
the Downeast coast with areas to the north hovering around the
freezing mark. High pressure crests over the region Tue afternoon
before next fast moving system brings chc for snow showers acrs the
north Tuesday night into Wednesday morning.
High pressure builds in again for Wednesday night though timing
differs with operational models. Cannot rule out negative single
digit lows across the north on Thursday morning
&&
.AVIATION /18Z SATURDAY THROUGH THURSDAY/...
NEAR TERM: VFR to start the day with just high clouds. However,
lower clouds will invade the area from SW to NE, first arriving
BHB/BGR around 13z. Expect MVFR this afternoon from about HUL
SW. Possibility exists for freezing drizzle midday into the
afternoon for all but the coast. Don't have enough confidence in
it, though, to put in TAFs. Temperatures rise above freezing at
BGR after about 21z which should end the threat there, though
the freezing drizzle threat persists from MLT/GNR north until
late tonight, when temperatures warm above freezing everywhere.
Fog, possibly dense, is also a concern later tonight. Widespread
IFR or lower is likely tonight, with conditions gradually
worsening through the night. Light S/SE winds increasing to 5-10
kts later tonight.
SHORT TERM:
Sunday...IFR/LIFR in fog and drizzle at all terminals in the morning
with minor improvement in the afternoon. S 5-10kts gusting to 20-
25kts late.
Sunday night-Monday...IFR/LIFR in heavy rainfall. Cannot rule out
snow at FVE late Monday. S 15-25kts, increasing to 20-35kts Monday
morning with gusts upwards of 50-60kts at BHB. LLWS possible. Cannot
rule out isolated -tsra.
Monday night...MVFR/IFR over northern Aroostook terminals in -shsn.
Improving to VFR at BGR and BHB. W 10-20kts gusts to 25-30kts.
Tuesday-Wednesday...Mainly VFR. Cannot rule out MVFR over Aroostook
terminals in -shsn. WSW 10-20kts and gusty.
&&
.MARINE...
NEAR TERM: South winds may approach small craft levels late
tonight. Seas remaining below 5 feet.
SHORT TERM: Storm Watch continues for all waters starting late
Sunday night, continuing into the day on Monday. Wind gusts to
60-65kts are possible, mainly over eastern portions of the
waters as of now. Seas climb to over 20ft on Monday before
diminishing below 10ft Tuesday morning. Winds look to drop below
gales Tuesday morning but SCA level seas continue through the
end of the period.
&&
.HYDROLOGY...
Melting snowpack and heavy rainfall to pose a hydrologic threat
across a large portion of Eastern and Northern Maine. Latest
NOHRSC analysis shows generally 2-5 inches across the southern
1/2 of the CWA and 4-10 inches across the northern 1/2 of the
CWA with highest totals in the North Woods and higher terrain of
Baxter. In this snow we generally see 0.5 to 1.5 inches of SWE
that is likely to melt with this upcoming event.
The combination of heaviest rainfall, SWE melting and the
partially frozen grounds corresponds to a flood threat on small
creeks and streams along with the Piscataquis River which is
prone to rapid rises. The terrain in Piscataquis River basin is
likely to add to the threat for rapid rises on that river. The
Northeast River Forecast Center is predicting the Piscataquis at
Dover-Foxcroft to rise to Minor Flood Stage on Monday. Given the
concern for smaller creeks, streams and some smaller rivers to
see rapid rises from rain and snowmelt we have opted to expand
the Flood Watch to include all of Downeast, Central Highlands
into Southern Aroostook County.
Ice is present on some of the rivers but will not be that big
of a concern. There is frazil and pancake ice that has frozen in
place on the St. John and Aroostook River basins along with
other smaller creeks and streams across much of the CWA. This
could move and get lodged against bridges to hold up some water
but not expecting ice to be a huge concern.
&&
.TIDES/COASTAL FLOODING...
The high tide near 9am Monday morning represents the biggest
risk for any coastal flooding and wave runup issues. There are
two mitigating factors. First, it is not a particularly high
astronomical tide. Second, peak surge is about 4 to 5 hours
after the high tide based on current projections. In this
scenario, wave runup becomes the primary concern. Seas
approaching 15 ft will be fairly likely to deposit rocks on
roads exposed to the open ocean. That includes Mount Desert
Island locations such as Seawall Road and coastal roads on the
Schoodic Peninsula.
If the timing coincidence between peak surge and the high tide
becomes more favorable, we will have to take a harder look at
surge up the Penobscot River towards Bangor and vulnerable
locations such as the Deer Isle Causeway.
&&
.CAR WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
ME...Flood Watch from late Sunday night through Tuesday morning for
MEZ005-006-010-011-015>017-029>032.
High Wind Watch from late Sunday night through Monday evening
for MEZ006-011-015>017-029-030-032.
MARINE...Storm Watch from late Sunday night through Monday evening for
ANZ050>052.
&&
Near Term...Foisy/MCW
Short Term...Buster
Long Term...Buster
Aviation...Foisy/MCW/Buster
Marine...Foisy/MCW/Buster
Hydrology...Sinko
Tides/Coastal Flooding...Hazardous weather outlook, Dec 9, 3:44 PM EST, 0 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Caribou ME 344 PM EST Sat Dec 9 2023 MEZ006-011-015>017-032-102045- Southeast Aroostook-Central Penobscot-Southern Penobscot- Interior Hancock-Central Washington-Northern Washington- 344 PM EST Sat Dec 9 2023 ...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING... ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Far Eastern Maine, Interior DownEast Maine and Penobscot Valley Maine. .DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight. Hazardous weather is not expected at this time. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Flood Watch. High Wind Watch. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures. MEZ002-004-005-010-031-102045- Northeast Aroostook-Northern Piscataquis-Northern Penobscot- Central Piscataquis-Southern Piscataquis- 344 PM EST Sat Dec 9 2023 ...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Central Highlands Maine, Far Northern Maine and North Woods Maine. .DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight. No hazardous weather is expected at this time. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Flood Watch. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures. MEZ001-003-102045- Northwest Aroostook-Northern Somerset- 344 PM EST Sat Dec 9 2023 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Far Northern Maine and North Woods Maine. .DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight. Hazardous weather is not expected at this time. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday. Strong gusty south winds are possible Sunday night into early Monday. Moderate to heavy rainfall is likely Sunday night into Monday, and could lead to localized flooding. Heavy snow is possible Monday...mostly west of a line from Fort Kent towards Clayton Lake. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures. MEZ029-030-102045- Coastal Hancock-Coastal Washington- 344 PM EST Sat Dec 9 2023 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 7 PM EST MONDAY... ...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Coastal DownEast Maine. .DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight. Hazardous weather is not expected at this time. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Flood Watch. High Wind Warning. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures. ANZ050>052-102045- Coastal Waters from Eastport, ME to Schoodic Point, ME out 25 NM- Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME out 25 NM- Intra Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME- 344 PM EST Sat Dec 9 2023 ...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 7 PM EST MONDAY... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Atlantic Coastal Waters. .DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight. Hazardous weather is not expected at this time. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Storm Warning. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures.
In the hours before
Special weather statement, Dec 9, 2:22 PM EST, 1 hour 22 minutes before
Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Caribou ME 222 PM EST Sat Dec 9 2023 MEZ001>006-010-011-015>017-031-032-092130- Northwest Aroostook-Northeast Aroostook-Northern Somerset- Northern Piscataquis-Northern Penobscot-Southeast Aroostook- Central Piscataquis-Central Penobscot-Southern Penobscot- Interior Hancock-Central Washington-Southern Piscataquis- Northern Washington- Including the cities of Allagash, Clayton Lake, Madawaska, Fort Kent, Frenchville, Presque Isle, Caribou, Van Buren, Mars Hill, Ashland, Baker Lake, Billy-Jack Depot, Baxter St Park, Chamberlain Lake, Churchill Dam, Mount Katahdin, Millinocket, East Millinocket, Patten, Medway, Houlton, Hodgdon, Sherman, Smyrna Mills, Greenville, Monson, Blanchard, Lincoln, Howland, Springfield, Bangor, Brewer, Orono, Old Town, Amherst, Aurora, Dedham, Eastbrook, Great Pond, Calais, Grand Lake Stream, Wesley, Princeton, Dover-Foxcroft, Milo, Guilford, Danforth, Vanceboro, and Topsfield 222 PM EST Sat Dec 9 2023 ...Freezing Drizzle... Areas of freezing drizzle have created a coating of ice, which will result in very slippery conditions. Portions of I-95 southbound have been closed between Carmel and Newport. Avoid travel or drive very slowly and carefully if you must go out.
Special weather statement, Dec 9, 3:29 PM EST, 15 minutes before
Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Caribou ME 329 PM EST Sat Dec 9 2023 MEZ001>006-010-011-015>017-031-032-100000- Northwest Aroostook-Northeast Aroostook-Northern Somerset- Northern Piscataquis-Northern Penobscot-Southeast Aroostook- Central Piscataquis-Central Penobscot-Southern Penobscot- Interior Hancock-Central Washington-Southern Piscataquis- Northern Washington- Including the cities of Allagash, Clayton Lake, Madawaska, Fort Kent, Frenchville, Presque Isle, Caribou, Van Buren, Mars Hill, Ashland, Baker Lake, Billy-Jack Depot, Baxter St Park, Chamberlain Lake, Churchill Dam, Mount Katahdin, Millinocket, East Millinocket, Patten, Medway, Houlton, Hodgdon, Sherman, Smyrna Mills, Greenville, Monson, Blanchard, Lincoln, Howland, Springfield, Bangor, Brewer, Orono, Old Town, Amherst, Aurora, Dedham, Eastbrook, Great Pond, Calais, Grand Lake Stream, Wesley, Princeton, Dover-Foxcroft, Milo, Guilford, Danforth, Vanceboro, and Topsfield 329 PM EST Sat Dec 9 2023 ...Freezing Drizzle... Areas of freezing drizzle have created a coating of ice, which will result in very slippery conditions. Portions of I-95 southbound have been closed between Carmel and Newport. Avoid travel or drive very slowly and carefully if you must go out.
The office that day
Everything else NWS Caribou, ME issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 9, 3:28 PM EST | Storm Warning | CAR | 45 hr | |
| Dec 9, 3:40 PM EST | Flood Watch | CAR | Aroostook, Hancock, Penobscot, Piscataquis, Washington | 63 hr |
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